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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Arthur - Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who beats broomsticks against the floor?
(a) The upstairs neighbor.
(b) Aunt Frances.
(c) Mother.
(d) Alice.

2. How does Walter respond when Alice asks him to move out of her brownstone?
(a) He promises he can change.
(b) He leaves immediately, swearing.
(c) He threatens her and hits her.
(d) He says he will only leave if she pays him.

3. What happens to Walter?
(a) He is mugged and falls into a coma.
(b) He leaves Alice and her mother.
(c) He dies from a heart attack.
(d) He becomes a born again Christian.

4. What best describes Aunt Frances?
(a) Uncertain and lacking confidence.
(b) Orderly and strict.
(c) Giving and loving.
(d) Firm, but kind.

5. Why is Alice concerned about Arthur in Part One (Father-Mother)?
(a) He has a rash that the doctors can't explain.
(b) He is very forgetful.
(c) He seems to be losing his balance.
(d) He has been ill and looks tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Aunt Frances tell Alice is paying for her living expenses while Mother is in the San?

2. How does Alice describe Aunt Frances' and Uncle Billy's house when she first goes to stay with them?

3. What does Alice say that Nonna claimed Mother lied about?

4. What does Arthur do for mother?

5. Does Alice want to live with Mother again?

(see the answer key)

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